I want to buy a motorcycle and get my motorcycle license just as a car alternative. there are a few worries that are preventing me however:helmets: would I need to carry my helmet with me around everywhere I go? (do I need to wear motorcycle gear every time I go out and everywhere I go??)parking: would I need to chain it down in special bike parking?terrain limitations: I live on a fairly sloped hill, and i see mopeds on it all the time. would a motorbike have no problem?thank you for all your time and answers ! :D
You should wear a helmet and i think some states have laws that require it but if you dont want to carry it around you can get something that locks it to you bike but i cant think of what its called right now i just know my cousins have one. you dont need to chain a motorcycle cause if you buy a new one it'll most likely have a steering lock like most cars do. if you want that extra safety of chaining your bike go ahead and do it, it wont hurt anything and its always better to be safe than sorry a slopped hill shouldnt be a problem just make sure you practice going up hills before you actually try it out on a legit street that way if something does go wrong you wont be totally screwed Hope I helped :)
Riding a motorcycle is a purely personal choice. In general, those that feel a need to ask aren't ready. Helmet: can be locked to the bike with the supplied helmet lock or an aftermarket one. When going out, it can be checked like a jacket (or with). Do you need to wear gear all the time? No, but most recommend it. The majority of all accidents occur close to home. (I got it a block from the house) Parking: If you are lucky enough to find motorcycle parking where you go, use it. Usually, the ignition and steering locks are sufficient. Chains are bulky, heavy, and can chip your paint easily. A disc lock is a much better idea (locks to brake disc, prevents rotation). Terrain: Any place a moped can go, most motorcycles can. Any place a car can go, a motorcycle can. For better answers to your questions, especially the one about if you should, enroll yourself in a Basic Rider's Course.
Helmets: Pretty much, unless you decide to not wear one. Anyone under 18 is required to wear a helmet. Gear: Doesn't really matter, what would you be carrying? Parking: Depends on the motorcycle, and the safeness of the neighborhood. Terrain: If a faggio can do it, a motorcycle can do it five times better :)
